L98.A11 ICD-10-CM Code: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right upper arm
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
L98.A11Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right upper arm
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where L98.A11 sits
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Chapter 12
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
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Section
Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99)
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Category L98
Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified
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Subcategory L98.A1
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of upper arm
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Code L98.A11
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right upper arm
More specific choices
Codes under L98.A11
L98.A11 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
L98.A111Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right upper arm limited to breakdown of skin
L98.A112Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right upper arm with fat layer exposed
L98.A113Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right upper arm with necrosis of muscle
L98.A114Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right upper arm with necrosis of bone
L98.A115Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right upper arm with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis
L98.A116Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right upper arm with bone involvement without evidence of necrosis
L98.A118Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right upper arm with other specified severity
L98.A119Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right upper arm with unspecified severity
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for L98.A11.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for L98.A11.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L98.A11.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for L98.A11.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for L98.A11.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code L98.A11 mean?
L98.A11 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right upper arm.”
Is L98.A11 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. L98.A11 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is L98.A11 located in ICD-10-CM?
L98.A11 is listed in Chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), within Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99) (L80–L99), under category L98, Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified and subcategory L98.A1, Non-pressure chronic ulcer of upper arm.
What coding notes are listed for L98.A11?
No inclusion terms are listed for L98.A11 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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